Two Dollar House Challenge

26 comments // Apr 15th, 2008 // House

Katie and I have been in negotiations for an incredible house.
1500 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, basement, unfinished upstairs, marble floors, yadda yadda.

We are so close to sealing the deal, but we need $5k.

So, we are going to the online community. We are probably networked with about 2,500 people online.

Simple.
$5k / 2500 = $2

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House Party
Once we get moved in, we will be having a house party with all you invited.

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Disclaimer. I tweeted earlier today, as a half humorous tweet. I mentioned that if all my followers gave $2, that would equal $5k. I got a ton of replies of people asking “how to give.” So, I thought, why not. So I set this up. Ethically all monies will go towards this house, or another house that we purchase this year.

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Charpie says:

I’m in! Zip zing!

Apr 15, 2008, 6:15 pm

Tam says:

Done!

Apr 15, 2008, 6:23 pm

Anonymous says:

Bless you brother!

Apr 15, 2008, 6:31 pm

Dan (djByron) says:

On it’s way!

Apr 15, 2008, 6:53 pm

reverseyourworld says:

evan im in. only 2499 more to go.

Apr 15, 2008, 7:02 pm

Rick says:

My $2 worth – don’t spend it all in one place. Or, well, do spend it all on one place.

Apr 15, 2008, 7:14 pm

tomwhitejr says:

OK, here you go… I am going to be hitting you up in September for the same…

Apr 15, 2008, 7:41 pm

Wendy Haylett says:

I know it’s stressful! I remember. About 21 years ago to the day, I was going through what you were – I remember crying! This Twitter support should make it the experience of your
life

With love and support!

Wendy

Apr 15, 2008, 7:44 pm

W.C. Fifield says:

Submitted it to digg.

http://digg.com/people/Please_Help_This_Couple_Become_Homeowners

Apr 15, 2008, 10:22 pm

lmc says:

hey, i’m in too. have enjoyed finding you on twitter and reading your blog! i hope you and your wife are happy in whatever new home you end up in!

Apr 15, 2008, 10:30 pm

Ronni says:

Done. You should have included the option to donate more. I was thinking 5 bux then it wouldn’t take it… lol.

Apr 15, 2008, 11:01 pm

Jonathan says:

Count me in!

I might be the only one who had this problem, but I looked at this post for a few minutes before figuring out where the link was to give… Maybe you could add a text link someplace obvious for those of us who are a little slow… )

Apr 15, 2008, 1:18 am

…remember to pay taxes on this money… ) I’d hate to end up like one of these celebs: http://omg.yahoo.com/top-ten-tax-troubled-celebs/news/8219?nc

Apr 15, 2008, 1:21 am

Mud Puppy says:

The pup’s in.

Apr 15, 2008, 7:54 am

Catholic Dad says:

I agree with an earlier poster. I didn’t get the image as a link for maybe 30 seconds…

So, I doubled up. $2.00 for me and $2.00 for the “add a link” fund.

Apr 15, 2008, 8:12 am

Robert Lyons says:

Hey – we have never met, but I thought this was such a great idea, and great thing to do… I just donated… Let us all know when you get your house… Man, if the whole body of Christ, could get this, we could do a bunch of big things….

Apr 15, 2008, 8:21 am

fromunderthecushion says:

best of luck on the challenge. you have my prayers and support. you guys deserve this- hands down.

Apr 15, 2008, 8:58 am

We helped find the house, now we will help buy the house! Good Luck

Jake and Bridgette

Apr 15, 2008, 9:15 am

Carole says:

It’s in. Good luck!

Apr 15, 2008, 10:05 am

Emily says:

My husband and I just signed the papers on our first home on Monday. We know EXACTLY how you feel. I hope this helps you guys out! Good luck and God bless.

Apr 15, 2008, 10:25 am

Art Gelwicks says:

Check’s in the e-mail.

Apr 15, 2008, 10:27 am

Brad Ruggles says:

Don’t know you guys but I thought hey, I can help with that! I just bought a new house so I know how that goes.

Good luck and God bless!!

Brad Ruggles
http://www.bradruggles.com

Apr 15, 2008, 10:34 am

mcoartney says:

done – but seems to me the perfect house would have 2 bathrooms…maybe the donations will add up to enough for remodeling too

Apr 15, 2008, 10:40 am

jason says:

Mine is in.

Apr 15, 2008, 11:15 am

Chris Stewart says:

Hi Evan,
I’ve been following you on Twitter for a few months now. I think what you’re doing is awesome and want to do my part. So, I’ve set a challenge for myself and everyone else: Contribute $2 not only for yourself, but for each of your followers. I have a theory that popularity on Twitter is directly proportional to income. Anyway, I’ve completed my challenge and am encouraging everyone else to do the same.

Keep the Faith,
Chris

Apr 15, 2008, 7:07 pm

Cindy Phthisic says:

Best of luck to you!

Apr 15, 2008, 12:46 pm

Evan Courtney

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